Adoring North East Honeymoon Tour In Queen Of Hills Darjeeling

Package Overview

Distance :- 75 Kilometres Approx. From New Jalpaiguri Railway Station/Bagdogra Airport By Road

Darjeeling :- Darjeeling is a town in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is located in the Mahabharat Range or Lesser Himalaya at an average elevation of 6,710 ft (2,045.2 m). It is noted for its tea industry and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway connects the town with the plains and has one of the few steam locomotives still in service in India. Darjeeling has several British-style public schools, which attract students from India and neighbouring countries. The varied culture of the town reflects its diverse demographic milieu consisting of Nepalese, Bhutia, Bengali and other ethno-linguistic groups. Darjeeling is the main town of the Sadar subdivision and also the headquarters of the district. The history of Darjeeling is intertwined with that of Sikkim, Nepal, British India, Bhutan and Bengal. The hills of Darjeeling are part of the Mahabharat Range or Lesser Himalaya. Darjeeling is a part of the Eastern Himalayan zoo-geographic zone. Flora around Darjeeling comprises sal,oak, semi-evergreen, temperate and alpine forests. Dense evergreen forests of sal and oak lie around the town, where a wide variety of rare orchids are found. The Lloyd's Botanical Garden preserves common and rare species of plants, while the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park specialises in conserving and breeding endangered Himalayan species. The fauna found in Darjeeling includes several species of ducks, teals, plovers and gulls that pass Darjeeling while migrating to and from Tibet. Animals found here include the one-horned rhinoceros, elephant, tiger, leopard and hog deer, while the main bird species include theBengal florican and herons. As of 2009, work was in progress for setting up a conservation centre for red pandas in Darjeeling. Apart from the major religious festivals of Dashain (Durga puja), Tihar (Diwali) and Christmas the diverse ethnic populace of the town celebrates several local festivals. The Lepchas and Bhutias celebrate new year in January, while Tibetans celebrate their new year, Losar, in February–March. The birthday of the Buddha is celebrated in mid-June with processions. Darjeeling Carnival, initiated by a civil society movement known as The Darjeeling Initiative, is a ten-day carnival held every year during the winter with portrayal of the Darjeeling Hill's musical and cultural heritage as its central theme. A popular food in Darjeeling is the Nepalese and Tibetan momo, a steamed dumpling containing meat cooked in a doughy wrapping and served with clear soup and achar. A form of Tibetan noodle called thukpa, served in soup form is also popular. Other commonly eaten dishes include alu dum, a potato preparation, and shaphalay, Tibetan bread stuffed with meat. Tea is the most popular beverage, the Tibetan version is also drunk. Colonial architecture characterises many buildings in Darjeeling, exemplified by several mock Tudor residences, Gothic churches, the Raj Bhawan,Planters' Club and various educational institutions. Buddhist monasteries showcase the pagoda style architecture. Darjeeling is regarded as a centre of music and a niche for musicians and music admirers. Singing and playing musical instruments is a common pastime among the resident population, who take pride in the traditions and role of music in cultural life. Darjeeling also has a Peace Pagoda built in 1992 by the Japanese Buddhist organisation Nipponzan Myohoji. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is a 600 mm (2 ft) narrow-gauge railway that was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999 for being "an outstanding example of the influence of an innovative transportation system on the social and economic development of a multi-cultural region, which was to serve as a model for similar developments in many parts of the world", becoming only the second railway in the world to have this honour. The Darjeeling Ropeway, functional since 1968, was closed in 2003 after an accident killed four tourists. It was proposed to be reopened in 2007, and finally opened in February 2012.
The two most significant contributors to Darjeeling's economy are tourism and the tea industry. Darjeeling tea, due to the unique agro-climatic conditions of Darjeeling, has a distinctive natural flavour, is internationally reputed and recognised as a geographical indicator. Darjeeling produces 7% of India's tea output, approximately 9,000,000 kilograms (20,000,000 lb) every year. Darjeeling had become an important tourist destination as early as 1860. It is reported to be the only location in eastern India that witnesses large numbers of foreign tourists. It is also a popular filming destination for Bollywood and Bengali cinema. Satyajit Ray shot his film Kanchenjungha (1962) here, and his Feluda series story, Darjeeling Jomjomaat was also set in the town. Bollywood movies Aradhana (1969), Main Hoon Na (2004), and more recently Barfi! (2012) have been filmed here. The Darjeeling urban agglomeration consists of Darjeeling Municipality and the Pattabong Tea Garden.

Places Of Interest :- Batasia Loop, Bhutia Monestry, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Peace Pagoda, Tiger Hills, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Mirik Lake, Sandakphu, Mahakal Temple, Everest Museum, Passenger Ropeway, Tibetan Buddhist Monastery, Chowrasta, Suntalekhola, Neora Valley National Park, Lava, Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary, Ghoom Monastery, Bindu Dam, Barbotey Rock Garden, Jhandi Dara Sunrise Point, Tea Garden, Chattakpur, Dhirdham Temple, Samsing, Druk Thupten Sangag Choling Monastery, Lebong Race Course, Ghanti Dara

Best Time To Visit :- The best time to visit queen of hills Darjeeling is between April to June and from September to December. For tourists, there are two best seasons to visit Darjeeling town, one during the Spring which is short lived from March to April, and the other during Autumn (September to November). These are the times when the temperature is pleasantly cool and the sky is usually clear. Personal expenses are not included in the package.
X-Max & New Year supplements will be charged extra.
Any monument entrance fee/activity charges/adventure port charges / Gaming charges, Jungle Safari etc. (if applicable).
Guide charges are not included in the package. This can be arranged at additional cost as per the guest request if available on that location.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Pick Up From Airport/Railway Station And Drive To Darjeeling And Hotel Check-in

  Pick up from Bagdogra Airport/ New Jalpaiguri Railway station and proceed to Darjeeling. Check in hotel post lunch. Fresh up at the hotel and in the evening go for some local sightseeing and return back to the hotel for a comfortable night stay and have your sumptuous dinner at the hotel. Breakfast is not included for this day.

• Day 2 : - Darjeeling Local Sightseeing And Enjoy Toy Train Ride

  Early morning get up and have your breakfast at the hotel, now go to for sightseeing and excursion by car aligned for the itinerary. Return back to the hotel in the evening for a comfortable stay and have your delicious dinner at the hotel.

• Day 3 : Darjeeling Local Sightseeing And Spend Romantic Evening With Your Beloved

  Get up early in the morning have your breakfast at the hotel and after breakfast further proceed to explore Darjeeling by car and its nearby area. Return back to the hotel in the evening have your candle light dinner at the hotel with bonfire arrangement, after having a romantic dinner at the hotel, romantic night is waiting for you, to make this night memorable for the whole life we have arranged a flower bed decoration for you, so enjoy your moments with your loved one.

• Day 4 : Pack Your Bags Hotel Check-out And Drive To Airport/Railway Station

  Get up in the morning pack your bags have your breakfast at the hotel and now it’s the time to say good bye to Darjeeling check-out the hotel and car will drop you at the Bagdogra Airport/New Jalpaiguri Railway Station and your trip ends here with sweet memories.

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Transfers

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Exclusions

• Personal expenses are not included in the package.
• X-Max & New Year supplements will be charged extra.
• Any monument entrance fee/activity charges/adventure port charges / Gaming charges, Jungle Safari etc. (if applicable).
• Guide charges are not included in the package. This can be arranged at additional cost as per the guest request if available on that location.

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Price & Rates

* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.

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Package Start From

• Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, Asia

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount * Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount. * Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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